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CONTENTS

MAY 2015

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21 FEATURES 9 Pottawatomie County Musuem 13 Red Dirt Kraze

22 DEPARTMENTS 6 COMMUNITY 6 NUTRITION 101 10 BEST OF SHAWNEE

18 Faith7 Basketball Bowl

20 SONIC CONTEST

21 Shawnee Explorers

26 GREEN LIVING

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In This All Together, Alone As we continue to be deeply engaged in the war for talent, there are several trends that keep showing up over and over. In retrospect, the war for talent can actually help us develop a clearer path on how and where we should apply our efforts. Trend #1: There are A LOT of different options, choices and support services a person who is seeking a job can use, IF they know about them. The key words in all of that are “IF they know.” While it is wonderful to have so many different programs, organizations and resources, building a great website or having a state of the art program or event does little good if no one knows about them or how they can help. Trend #2: There is no one who is going to ride in on a white horse and save us. It is up to us to figure out how we can develop and attract more skilled individuals, keep them employed, and at the same time help train more people who will meet the needs of our businesses today and for decades to come. Trend #3: The competition for skilled labor is heating up and we cannot afford to rest or we will fall further behind. There is no single way or magic silver bullet that will fix the current or long term skilled labor shortages and we have to apply more resources NOW and in the near future to help alleviate the problems. Trend #4: One of the only consistent certainties is change. We can either choose to change the

way we develop, recruit, and attract skilled employees, or miss out on the opportunities that are before us. If all of the trends expressed here have depressed you, don’t fear as there are things that are truly making a difference in our community, and are helping in the short and long term workforce development efforts. We are fortunate to have an excellent career tech facility that is in the front line trenches to help turn out more skilled personnel. The programs they provide are vital to help anyone learn to obtain skills that are in demand, and skills that are also marketable and transferable. In addition to the educational development and skills acquired at Gordon Cooper Technology Centers, this institution offers individuals a springboard forward in obtaining a degree at one of the two outstanding colleges we have in this community. From the perspective of an economic development organization, we believe that education is an overall K-20 process, not as three separate educational institutions. So what is the take away? We have to make the effort to help every person who wants a better quality of life, know about the resources, options, and choices before them. If we as a community choose not to take action, we have no one to blame but ourselves.

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Breakfast Burrito Breakfast burritos are fun for the whole family. Since we don’t always have a lot of time to cook in the mornings, this is a great way to get a healthy and quick breakfast. Steer clear of packaged foods for breakfast; they are usually loaded with calories, fat, and multiple portions per package. Ingredients: • ½ cup liquid egg whites • 1 vegetarian sausage patty • ¼ cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese • 1 multi-grain flatbread • Chopped onion and bell pepper as wanted • Cooking spray Directions: Spray small skillet with cooking spray. Cook vegetables over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Pour liquid egg whites over the vegetables and scramble until cooked. While eggs are cooking, cook sausage patty in the microwave as directed on box. Add shredded cheese to hot eggs and mix until melted. Place egg mixture and crumbled sausage patty down the middle of the flatbread and roll up. Serve with fruit for a balanced breakfast. Makes: 1 serving Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 327 – Total Fat: 11.5 g – Saturated Fat: 4 g – Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 1,010 mg – Carbohydrates: 22 g – Fiber: 9 g – Protein: 39 g Nutrition 101 Tip: Breakfast is not only important for your school aged children, but it is very important for adults as well. It is STILL the most important meal of the day. Breakfast means “breaking the fast.” You must “break the fast” to kickstart your metabolism for the day. I have heard, “I don’t have time” or “I am not a breakfast person,” but you should try to at least grab something small like a piece of toast or a banana. You will grow to enjoy breakfast. It is definitely my favorite meal of the day!

Andrea Beck, a Registered Dietitian, received her Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from UCO in Edmond. She offers her nutrition consulting services and strongHER workouts through Anytime Fitness and teaches nutrition at St. Gregory’s University. Andrea is an active member of Junior Service League. Visit www. strongherfitness.net for more information.

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Pottawatomie County Museum by: Tom Terry, Pott. County Historical Society Member

A community is fortunate when a person sees a need and takes action instead of saying “someone ought to do something.” Shawnee Librarian Nancy Trimmier Funk was such a person. She observed that the rich history of Pottawatomie County was not being preserved and organized a meeting on a cold winter night in February, 1926 at the courthouse in Tecumseh. Those who met agreed with her and formed the Historical Society of Pottawatomie County. On February 25, 1926 leadership from Asher, Shawnee, Tecumseh, and all sections of the county met again to adopt a constitution and bylaws for the organization. The group met from time to time and began collecting histories of various towns and communities. In 1936, they sponsored the book, “Pottawatomie County and What Became of It” by John Lake Fortson. The book is available at the Pottawatomie County Museum. Also that year, The Philadelphia Society of Friends donated the old Friend’s Mission, located between Shawnee and Tecumseh, to the society to be developed into a museum. This project took an enormous amount of work by volunteers. Fortunately, money received from an oil lease on the property provided needed funds to complete the project. Through the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Keller, the Santa Fe Depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. After the railroad station was closed, the company entered into a lease with the City of Shawnee which then leased the building to the Historical Society to be operated as a museum. The building was in need of major interior

repairs. Many volunteers worked to restore the interior and transfer the files and artifacts from the Friends Mission museum to make it possible to have the grand opening on May 30, 1982. In 1985, Curator Edna Ruth Sadler and Sara Epley, both volunteers, worked with others to develop programs for the museum and began working on the book “Pottawatomie County Oklahoma History.” The book was published in 1987 and contains histories of the county communities, schools, churches, and organizations. In addition, histories of county families, submitted by family members, were included in the publication. Now out of print, the book is available at the museum in a searchable DVD format. To celebrate the 1891 Land Run that created the county, a small park was established at the Main Street entrance to the museum site and in 2007, to celebrate the Oklahoma Centennial, the park was improved and monuments added listing the businesses, organizations, and churches that had celebrated their centennial year. The park also includes a tribute to Louise Funk Fluke, the designer of the Oklahoma State flag. She was the daughter of the long time Shawnee Librarian, Trimmier Funk, who helped create the Historical Society. The Beard Cabin, Shawnee’s first home, and the marble horse trough were moved to the museum site in 1999. The cabin, originally constructed at the intersection of Kickapoo and Highland Streets, is open for visitors to the museum upon request. The horse trough was on Bell Street, most

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recently at 9th and Bell. Efforts are being made to restore it as a fountain. The Historical Society collection has continued to grow over the years to the extent that the museum in the depot is filled beyond its normal capacity. Additionally, there is no climate controlled storage space available for artifacts not currently on display. To address that problem, the board of directors is conducting a campaign to construct an additional museum building on property to the north that extends to 10th street. Recently, Shawnee businessman, Paul Milburn, has offered a $500,000 challenge grant toward construction of the museum. He set a deadline of June 1, 2015 to meet the challenge. The Santa Fe Depot will continue to be a museum, focused primarily on the rich history of transportation in the county. Contributions to match the challenge grant can be made by check, or negotiable securities. They should be sent to the Pottawatomie County Museum, 614 E. Main Street, Shawnee, OK 74801. The telephone number for the museum, which is open from 10AM to 4PM on Tuesday through Saturday, is 275-8412. The website is pottcountymuseum.org

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Oklahoma has long been known as a hotbed for country music. As the home to major artists like Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, and more, it’s no surprise that this genre receives a great deal of attention and airplay in our part of the world. However, a newer breed of country music – red dirt – with deep Oklahoma roots is growing fast and drawing attention. Red dirt music stems from Oklahoma and Texas, originating in Stillwater, OK. Its sound is credited to bands like Cross Canadian Ragweed and Jason Boland & the Stragglers. The term “red dirt” encompasses a wide variety of bands and styles, from the southern rock-influenced to honkytonk. In an effort to introduce the world to new artists, radio show host and onair personality, “Krystal Kiss” founded a syndicated show, “The Red Dirt Kraze” in October 2014. This show airs on four stations, and it’s Krystal’s goal to spread the sound to all fifty states. A mother of two, full-time student, and

part-time employee in another field, Krystal is a busy lady. She has a small studio in her home office and uses it to record her weekly show and submit it to participating stations. Her main focus is independent artists from across the United States, many from right here in Oklahoma, who are trying to have their music heard. “Most stations won’t give the ‘little guys’ the time of day,” Krystal said. “There is so much talent out there, it’s unbelievable! I want to be the one who helps the Oklahoma guy get heard by someone in Louisiana and vice versa.” In the early days of her show, she spent a great deal of time finding the artists, using social media and email to ask if they would like to be a part of the show. Most were thrilled, but she admits there were some who “were too big for my ‘lousy’ online radio show” and passed on the opportunity. Now she says, “That’s okay though. Most who wouldn’t give me the time of day then are now sending emails and calling, trying to figure out how to get some > airtime.”

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Krystal said she is now so busy listening to music by artists from all over the United States (and even from other countries) that she can hardly keep up with it all. She hasn’t had to search for new artists in months and often deals with promoters rather than the musicians themselves. Her biggest promotional tool is word of mouth, as she said she receives messages all the time indicating that people have referred their friends to her show. Her Facebook page has also been a valuable tool in spreading the word about the Red Dirt Kraze. Besides highlighting new and up-andcoming artists, Krystal also features a “venue spotlight of the month” on her episodes. She chooses one location, in any state, that stands out in supporting local musicians and promotes it on-air. She said the Brickhouse Saloon in Shawnee is a huge supporter of the Red Dirt Kraze and RDK likewise support the Brickhouse Saloon. Krystal also plans to participate in the downtown Shawnee block party in May. “You’d be surprised how many people love the red dirt sound. Mainstream radio tends to play the same songs over and over again

until you never want to hear them again. The point of my show is to offer radio that the listeners want to hear, hence my motto, ‘Redefining Radio.’ The RDK format is chosen by the listeners who vote. They can use the request line and leave a text or voicemail. That number is (405) 432-4046.” The show’s website is www.thereddirtkraze.com. “My whole thought process on this is if I can get into every state, even just once a week... these artists would be heard all over the country (and world, for that matter). Look how many times they’d get to be heard when sometimes…. the “big” stations wouldn’t even read their emails, let alone push the PLAY button.” Listeners can catch “The Red Dirt Kraze” and Krystal Kiss on the following stations and times: www.bestcountryradio.com (headquartered in Rhode Island and broadcast in over 100 countries) on Tuesdays at 8:00PM; 102.5 FM and 104.3 FM KXAX from Texas on Wednesdays at noon; BigStar97 from Texas on Wednesdays at 8:00PM. Episodes are three hours in length and air weekly. For more information, visit thereddirtkraze.com

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Faith7 Basketball Bowl by: Mindy Wood

Basketball season may be over, but you still have a chance to catch an all-star game and it’s for a good cause. On June 6 at 7PM, the OBU Nobel Complex will host the Faith7 Basketball Bowl. This year marks 50 years for the bowl which pits the best high school graduate basketball players in Oklahoma against those from Texas. Faith7 Activity Center is a non-profit organization which employs adults with unique developmental differences. Faith7 facilitates community engagement and allows many of their clients to live independently. Both teams have a head and assistant coach who select 10 players for their team. “It’s really an honor to be selected as a coach and player,” said Faith7 Basketball Bowl Chairman, Bobby Canty. “Everyone in Oklahoma knows Faith7.” The teams are allowed two practices before the Saturday night game. Some players have gone on to fame over the years including Dean Blevins in 1970, Wayman Tisdale in 1982, and Blake Griffin in 2007. Faith7 clients look forward to the game every year, as they enjoy not only rooting for Oklahoma, but interacting with the players. Clients go bowling with the players at Firelake Bowl before cheering them on at the game. “Our clients bowl for Special Olympics,” said Faith7 Interim Director, Christina Knight, “so they whoop their butts in bowling. They’re so excited to see the players and it’s nothing but love from those clients.” Canty said the games are so important to Faith7 clients; it’s like Christmas time. Players are often moved by the joyous reception. “Every year I have players thank me for the opportunity. When they leave here, they know it’s not just another all-star game. It’s an all-star game for a purpose. The interaction with clients makes all the difference,” said Canty. While the crowds have not been as large in recent years, Canty said the community still supports the event. They average $5,000 after > www.shawneeoutlook.com

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expenses. “Civic clubs, churches, and business are the reason we are in our 50th year. It’s the support of the community and we couldn’t do it without them.” It was the community that founded Faith7 in 1957. Ann Davis, whose daughter Dana was a client, said it was an organization built on faith that the community would help them. In 1957 it was a school called, the Pottawatomie County Association for Mentally Retarded Children but the name was later changed to Faith7 after Gordon Cooper’s space capsule during orbit. Eventually, they built a facility by seeking donations for concrete blocks, one block at a time. Davis sat on the side of the road with her daughter to sponsor the purchase of concrete blocks. “Everyone could afford .26 for a block,” said Davis. “My husband said, ‘do you have any idea how long it will take at .26 a block to build a school?’” It was an undertaking for an optimist, but just 28 days later they had enough money to purchase the concrete blocks. “The school kids got really involved, some of them donated their lunch money, they went without lunch and gave their allowance,” said Davis. Today, Faith7 has grown to juggle contracts for recycling and printing jobs. Central Disposal uses Faith7 to sort, bale, and send off the recycled collections in Shawnee. They print

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Dancing Back in Time Affordable family fun, good food and music, and the chance to support a worthy cause sound like the perfect ingredients for a happy evening. All of this and more will be available at the Shawnee Senior Center’s Second Annual ‘50s Dance on Saturday, May 16, from 7PM-10PM. Locals of all ages can enjoy a fabulous oldies play list prepared by DJ James Cotton and his wife Tammy. Organizers say the music will include b-bop, R&B, soul, and blues tunes from the 1950s and ‘60s. Food will be provided by Firelake, Santa Fe Cattle Co., Benedict Street Market, the Senior Center, and several volunteers. No alcohol will be served. Last year’s inaugural event attracted approximately 100 attendees and about 12 classic cars. The planning committee, made up of Rita Pate, Tammy Cotton, Marty Friar, and Fran Loftis, had debated what type of dance to have and settled on the ‘50s theme. It was such a success and so much fun that the Senior Center wanted to see it become an annual happening and can hardly wait to host it again. The center’s facility, including the Municipal Auditorium at 401 North Bell in downtown Shawnee, will be decorated with drive-in trays, jukeboxes, records, and classic cars for this encore event. The dance is open to the public, and the cost is $4 per person. “This will be a fun family event and more inexpensive than almost anything else you can do together. There’ll be great food, awesome cars, cool items for the silent auction, and music from the best era ever!” said dance committee member Rita Pate. Participants are encouraged to wear ‘50s era clothing, but it’s not required to attend. “Be comfortable and plan to dance,” Pate said. “Some will be decked out in poodle skirts, scarves and sweaters, rolled up jeans, sneakers, leather or denim jackets. Costumes are not necessary but sure are encouraged.” In addition to the dance, there will be classic cars on display and trophies for the best dancers. Some of the donated items for the auction include a custom Stephen Henry, Sr. desk, a recliner from Brown’s Furniture, an

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MAY 2015 MAY 12TH Shawnee Public Library will host a job fair from 10AM to 12PM. Employers scheduled to appear include: Dickson Industries, Ross, Walgreens, Spartan Staffing, Freedom Personnel of Shawnee, Central Oklahoma Juvenile Center, Lowe’s, Shawnee Milling Company, The Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma Department of Corrections, Duit Construction, and Georg Fischer Central Plastics.

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MAY 23RD - 30TH The Avedis Foundation proudly presents a week of healthy living in the community. Speakers will provide educational tools, healthy cooking tips, and fitness instructors will demonstrate sports and exercise methods. There will be races and games for everyone at any age. Live it up and live well this week! 23 Shawnee Splash Water Park Grand Opening / 10AM - 2:30PM 25 Peddling For Health / 9AM- 11AM 26 Learn Golf / 9AM - 12PM 27 Krazy Kids Day / 10AM. - 7PM 28 Senior Stroll / 10AM - 11AM 28 Paws in the Park / 7PM - 8:30PM 29 Splash Day / 2PM - 5PM 29 Dive-In Movie / 8PM - 11PM 30 Learn Tennis / 9AM- 12PM 30 Nutrition Day / 10AM. - 4PM 30 Glow Run 5K & Family Fun Run / 5K - 9PM, Family Run - 9:05PM For more information, visit facebook.com/avedishealthweek

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After 60 days it is available to anyone who can use it. “We usually work with case managers, so Jim is an unusual occurrence and we’re certainly glad to work with him,” said Kate Woodward, program manager. Able Tech pays for repairs to equipment they donate, but things like batteries are not considered repair. For that need and for equipment that is privately donated to SPPCS, the repairs can be costly. “Everything we pick up needs something: a pad, a battery, or a wheel.” Some donations through the SPPCS have helped, but the Elks Lodge in Shawnee recently stepped in as well. Elks Lodge BPOE 0657 provided a battery valued at $275 through an Elks community grant for a 5 yearold girl with cerebral palsy. Kashlynn Thresher had outgrown her wheelchair and needed one she could control using head movement. Elks Lodge secretary Debbie Norton, said, “We found the Elk’s grant for community participation. We’re also asking our members if they have any medical equipment to bring out and we will work with Jim to get it to the community, hoping we can fill the gaps.” Elks Lodge, Exalted Ruler, Doyle Roller, Jr. said they plan to use grants offered throughout the year to continue supporting the equipment distribution efforts. “It’s fantastic,” said Roller. “Traditionally this is

what we are about. We’ve been in an Elk’s Lodge since 1901. All of the money we collect stays in the United States and it all comes back to Shawnee to spend in our community.” In a presentation speech at the Elks Lodge April 21, Kinnamon thanked them for the donation. “You don’t know what it means to not have to worry about buying batteries for these kids. The more batteries we get, the more kids we can help. We give to the veterans, the homeless, the needy, and those with special needs like Kashlynn. We see it every day where people have fallen through the cracks. Giving them a little dignity and independence, giving them some quality of life is helping the community. Without your support, we couldn’t do it at all.” For more information, contact Jim Kinnamon at 405-637-4328 or to apply for AbleTech equipment, call 405-523-4810.

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